Country Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. ground sage
1/4 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
sunflower oil for frying

Preparation

Wash and pat dry chicken.
Place in large, flat dish.
Pour buttermilk over chicken; cover and allow to soak at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
Combine coating ingredients in double strength paper bag.
Shake chicken pieces one at a time. Lay coated pieces on wax paper for 15 minutes to allow coating to dry.
Pour oil to 1/2 inch depth in electric skillet.
Heat to 350\u00b0 to 360\u00b0.
Fry about 3 minutes on each side.
Reduce heat to 320\u00b0.
Cook chicken, turning occasionally, for 25 to 35 minutes or until juices are clear and chicken is tender.